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2015 Ford F-150: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-150: three for the engine (filed 2018–2020), three for seat belts (filed 2015–2018), two for latches (filed 2017) and five more for other parts. Owners have filed 1,722 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train and the service brakes. For comparison, owners filed 1,534 for the 2014 and 2,061 for the 2016 F-150. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall, with a 19.1% rollover risk.

Summary reviewed by Recalls & Safety Desk · Oct 6, 2026 How we write summaries Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 13campaigns 3 engine · 3 seat belt · 2 structure Source: NHTSA Complaints 1,722filed Owner reports, 2011–2020 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 22mpg combined $2,969/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.7 L 6-cyl· 6-speed automatic 8 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (13)

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford F-150. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V237000 Filed Apr 14, 2026

Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Consequence
Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V237000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V332000 Filed Jun 8, 2020

Brake Master Cylinder May Leak into Booster

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Consequence
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
80.5% repairedof 292,311 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V332000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V098000 Filed Feb 21, 2020

Damage To Block Heater Cable May Cause Fire

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
Consequence
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
99% repairedof 13,854 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V098000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V278000 Filed Apr 8, 2019

Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Consequence
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
85.6% repairedof 131,068 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V278000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V894000 Filed Dec 18, 2018

Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Consequence
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
78.7% repairedof 410,289 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V894000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V568000 Filed Aug 31, 2018

Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

Seat belts · pretensioner
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Consequence
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
71.5% repairedof 1,619,112 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V568000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V652000 Filed Oct 16, 2017

Doors may Open while Driving

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Consequence
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
73.4% repairedof 1,101,107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V652000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V526000 Filed Aug 28, 2017

Left Rear Seat Belt may Detach/FMVSS 210

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
75.1% repairedof 117,423 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V526000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V331000 Filed May 22, 2017

Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision

Latches/locks/linkages · doors · latch
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
32.2% repairedof 14,410 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V331000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V867000 Filed Dec 22, 2015

Seat Belts may not be Anchored/FMVSS 209, 210

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 SuperCrew trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies" and 210, " Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
An occupant that is not be properly restrained is at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and/or front passenger side seat belt retractor(s) and pretensioner(s), free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C17.
66.8% repairedof 2,590 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V867000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V614000 Filed Sep 30, 2015

Unexpected Braking using Adaptive Cruise Control

Forward collision avoidance · adaptive cruise control
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Consequence
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.
82.1% repairedof 33,481 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V614000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V279000 Filed May 12, 2015

Steering Intermediate Shaft may Separate

Steering
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 19, 2015, to March 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.
Consequence
If the intermediate shaft was improperly riveted, it could separate from the intermediate shaft flex coupling, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S17.
87.3% repairedof 8,963 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V279000
Listed for 2015 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V251000 Filed Apr 28, 2015

Loose or Missing Underbody Heat Shields

Structure · frame and members · underbody shields
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
Consequence
A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12.
89% repairedof 73 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V251000

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Owner complaints (1,722)

1,722 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

50involved a crash
13involved a fire
80injuries reported
3deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ford F-150, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1,722.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other F-150 years

Best and worst F-150 years →
2,191 1,783 2,983 1,534 1,722 2,061 1,443 2,312 1,330 731
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Ford F-150 pu/rc 4x2, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,050
CO₂ tailpipe
409 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Ford F-150 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,050409
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$3,350451
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 24 / 20$3,350437
2.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350453
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550471
3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550463
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 18$3,700498
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$3,950519

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

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2015 Ford F-150 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns: 26V237000 (power train), 20V332000 (brake), 20V098000 (engine), 19V278000 (engine), 18V894000 (engine), 18V568000 (seat belt), 17V652000 (latch), 17V526000 (seat belt), 17V331000 (structure), 15V867000 (seat belt), 15V614000 (forward collision avoidance), 15V279000 (steering), 15V251000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Ford F-150 problems?

Owners filed 1,722 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (416), Service brakes (315), Engine (264) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Ford F-150 get?

EPA rates the 2.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2015 Ford F-150 get?

NHTSA rated the 2015 Ford F-150 pu/rc 4x2 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2015 F-150 compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Ford F-150 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (731) and the 2013 the most (2,983). The 2015 drew 1,722. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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